A severe storm system moved through the Otsego and Plainwell area late Tuesday night, April 14, leaving behind widespread damage and power outages across both communities after two tornadoes touched down within minutes of each other.
According to the National Weather Service, an EF0 tornado first touched down near Schermerhorn Lake at 11:38 p.m., remaining on the ground for approximately 6.5 miles.
A second, stronger EF1 tornado followed at 11:52 p.m., traveling through Otsego and into Plainwell before lifting near Hickory Corners shortly after midnight…